MOVies
F R I D AY S eptember 2 0 — T H U R S D AY S eptember 2 6 Movie summaries by M at t hew St af fo r d l Austenland (1:36) Jane Austen-obsessed singleton Keri Russell goes to a totally Austen English resort to search for her own personal Mr. Darcy. l Battle of the Year (1:49) A hip hop mogul and a basketball coach assemble a team of top terpsichoreans to compete in the world’s greatest dance-off. l Blue Jasmine (1:38) Woody Allen dramedy considers the case of a tightly strung New York socialite restructuring her life in the wilds of Marin and S.F.; Cate Blanchett stars. l The Butler (2:06) Forest Whitaker stars as a White House butler with a backstage glimpse into the tumultuous 20th century; with Robin Williams as Ike, John Cusack as Nixon and Liev Schreiber as LBJ. l C.O.G. (1:28) David Sedaris’ story about a cocky college grad grappling with his future, the world and its unusual array of people on an Oregon apple farm. l Elysium (1:49) Fritz Lang-ish glimpse into the future (present?) about a luxury space station whose xenophobic inhabitants rule over a polluted, overpopulated Earth; Jodie Foster and Matt Damon star. l The Family (1:51) Mob comedy stars Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer as rambunctious husband-and-wife snitches trying (unsuccessfully) to settle into a quiet new life in rural France under the Witness Protection Program. l Fight Club (2:19) A bored insomniac and a sadomasochistic anarchist join a secret society of men who beat one another to a bloody pulp; David Fincher directs Brad Pitt and Helena Bonham Carter. l Good Ol’ Freda (1:26) Affectionate biodoc of Freda Kelly, the shy Liverpudlian who was The Beatles’ devoted girl Friday from before Beatlemania till breakup and beyond. l Grease Singalong (1:50) Make beautiful music with John Travolta and Olivia NewtonJohn (and Tam High 1927 homecoming queen Eve Arden) in Jim Jacobs’ and Warren Casey’s paean to midcentury teenhood. l In a World… (1:33) Lake Bell directs and stars in the tale of a voice coach storming the all-male world of blockbuster-movie-trailer voiceovers. l Insidious: Chapter 2 (1:45) Rose Byrne and Barbara Hershey are back and still bothered and bewildered by a bewitching, bloodthirsty spook. l Instructions Not Included (1:55) An Acapulco playboy finds himself raising a (surprise!) newborn daughter and making it as a Hollywood stuntman to boot. l Monsters University (1:42) Prequel tells the story of Sullivan’s and Wazowski’s college days and how they became BFFs; Billy Crystal and John Goodman vocalize. l Much Ado About Nothing (1:49) Joss Whedon’s slapdash update of the Bard’s saucy comedy (original text and all) stars Amy Acker and Alexis Denisof as sparring lovers Beatrice and Benedick. l National Theatre London: The Audience (2:15) Peter Morgan’s new play imagines the weekly conversations Elizabeth II has had with every PM from Churchill to Cameron during the 60 years of her reign; Helen Mirren revisits her Oscar-winning role as the Queen.
National Theatre London: Othello (3:15) Direct from the Olivier Theatre it’s the Bard’s timeless tale of jealousy, racism and whispered evil; Adrian Lester stars as the proud, doomed Moor. l One Direction: This Is Us (1:32) Get up close and personal with Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis as they hit the road, make music and chat with their fervid fans. l Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (1:46) The adventure-prone schoolboy is back, heading this time to the Bermuda Triangle to battle zombies (natch) for the Golden Fleece. l Planes (1:32) Disney cartoon about a little airplane with a fear of heights who dreams of being a daredevil air racer. l Pompeii From the British Museum (1:30) Behind-the-scenes look at the British Museum’s spectacular exhibition about life (and death) in the Vesuvius-ravaged city of Pompeii. l Populaire (1:51) French romantic comedy about a young provincial girl whose extraordinary talents as a speed typist lead her to the brink of fame and fortune. l Prisoners (2:33) Hugh Jackman goes vigilante after his daughter is kidnapped by mysterious villains; cop Jake Gyllenhaal lends quasi-support. l Riddick (1:59) “Pitch Black” sequel finds escaped con Vin Diesel marooned on a sunscorched planet with mercenaries, aliens and other distractions to contend with. l Rising from Ashes (1:20) Stirring documentary follows cycling champion Jock Boyer to Rwanda where he helps the beleaguered nation’s cycling team prepare for the 2012 London Olympics. l Short Term 2 (1:36) Group home supervisor Brie Larson finds herself dealing with her own issues as well as those of her troubled teenaged charges. l The Spectacular Now (1:35) A hunky BMOC and a daydreamy sweet girl share an unexpected romance during their senior year of high school. l Thanks for Sharing (1:52) Stuart Blumberg comedy about a troupe of dysfunctional recovering sex addicts stars Mark Ruffalo, Gwyneth Paltrow, Carol Kane and Pink. l Twenty Feet from Stardom (1:30) Pop music’s greatest backup singers are the subject of Morgan Neville’s toe-tapping documentary; Stevie Wonder, Mick Jagger and others pay tribute to their support systems. l Unstoppable (2:30) Actor/evangelical Christian Kirk Cameron grapples with the eternal question “Where is God in the midst of tragedy and suffering?” l The Way Way Back (1:43) A teen’s dismal summer vacation takes an unexpected turn when he strikes up a friendship with the manager of a local water park. l We’re the Millers (1:49) A makeshift suburban “family” (stripper, pot dealer, runaway, nerd) head to Mexico to scam and score; Jennifer Aniston stars. l The World’s End (1:49) Five middle-aged chums journey back to a fabled English pub to re-create their epic bender of two decades ago. l
20 Pacific Sun SEPTEMBER 20 – SEPTEMBER 26, 2013
k New Movies This Week
Austenland (PG-13) * Battle of the Year (R) Blue Jasmine (PG-13)
Northgate: Fri-Tue 12:20, 2:50, 5:15, 7:50, 10:15 Northgate: Fri-Tue 10:55, 4:15, 9:40; 3D showtimes at 1:30, 7 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 1:30, 4, 6:45, 9:20 Sun-Thu 1:30, 4, 6:45 Larkspur Landing: Fri 5:30, 7:55, 10:20 Sat-Sun 12:30, 3, 5:30, 7:55, 10:20 Mon-Thu 7, 9:35 Regency: Fri-Sat 11:15, 1:50, 4:25, 7, 9:40 Sun-Thu 11:15, 1:50, 4:25, 7 Rowland: 11:20, 2, 4:50, 7:35, 10:10 Sequoia: Fri 4:30, 7, 9:35 Sat 2, 4:30, 7, 9:35 Sun-Tue, Thu 4:30, 7 Wed 2:15 The Butler (PG-13) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:45, 3:50, 6:55, 9:40 Sun-Thu 12:45, 3:50, 6:55 Larkspur Landing: Fri 7, 10 Sat-Sun 1, 4, 7, 10 Mon-Thu 6:30, 9:30 Marin: Fri 4:15, 7:15, 10:15 Sat 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 10:15 Sun 1:15, 4:15, 7:15 Mon-Thu 4:15, 7:15 Northgate: Fri-Tue 11:25, 12:55, 2:30, 4, 5:30, 7:05, 8:30, 10:10 Rowland: 12:45, 3:55, 7:05, 10:05 * C.O.G. (R) Rafael: Fri 4:30, 6:45, 8:45 Sat-Sun 2:30, 4:30, 6:45, 8:45 Mon-Thu 6:45, 8:45 Elysium (R) Northgate: Fri-Tue 7:40, 10:20 The Family (R) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 1, 4:15, 7:10, 9:50 Sun-Thu 1, 4:15, 7:10 Northgate: Fri-Tue 11:20, 12:40, 2, 3:20, 4:40, 6, 7:20, 8:40, 10 Playhouse: Fri 4, 7, 9:45 Sat 1:20, 4, 7, 9:45 Sun 1:20, 4, 7 Mon-Thu 4, 7 * Fight Club (R) Regency: Sun 2 Wed 2, 7 Sequoia: Sun 2 Wed 2, 7 Good Ol’ Freda (Not Rated) Rafael: Fri 4:45, 7, 9 Sat-Sun 2:45, 4:45, 7, 9 Mon 9 Tue-Thu 7, 9 * Grease Singalong (PG-13) Lark: Sun 2 In a World… (R) Northgate: Fri-Tue 11:55, 2:25, 4:55, 7:30, 9:50 Sequoia: Fri 4:45, 7:15, 9:30 Sat 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:30 Sun 2:15, 5, 7:20 Mon-Tue, Thu 4:45, 7:15 Wed 4:45 Insidious: Chapter 2 (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Tue 12, 2:40, 5:20, 8, 10:30 Rowland: 12:10, 2:40, 5:15, 7:55, 10:30 Instructions Not Included (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Tue 10:45, 1:35, 4:25, 7:15, 10:05 Monsters University (G) Northgate: Fri-Tue 11:35, 2:20, 5:05 * Much Ado About Nothing (PG-13) Lark: Fri-Sat 8:15 Sun, Tue-Wed 7:15 * National Theatre London: The Audience (Not Rated) Lark: Sat 1 National Theatre London: Othello (Not Rated) Lark: Thu 7:30 One Direction: This Is Us (PG) Northgate: Fri-Tue 1:50; 3D showtimes at 11:15, 4:30, 7:10, 9:45 Rowland: noon; 3D showtimes at 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10 Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (PG) Northgate: Fri-Tue 2:10, 7:25; 3D showtimes at 11:30, 4:45, 9:55 Planes (PG) Northgate: Fri-Tue 10:50, 3:30, 8:10; 3D showtimes at 1:10, 5:50 Rowland: 11:50, 2:20, 4:45, 7:10, 9:35 * Pompeii from the British Museum (Not Rated) Regency: Wed 7:30 Sequoia: Wed 7:30 Populaire (R) Rafael: Fri-Sun 4, 8:30 Mon-Thu 8:30 * Prisoners (R) Cinema: Fri-Tue 12, 3:30, 7, 10:20 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:30, 1:45, 3:55, 5:15, 7:15, 9 Sun-Thu 12:30, 1:45, 3:55, 5:15, 7:15 Marin: Fri 3:40, 7, 10:20 Sat 12:20, 3:40, 7, 10:20 Sun 12:20, 3:40, 7 Mon-Thu 3:40, 7 Playhouse: Fri 4:15, 5:30, 7:30, 9 Sat 1, 2, 4:15, 5:30, 7:30, 9 Sun 1, 2, 4:15, 5:30, 7:30 Mon-Thu 4:15, 5:30, 7:30 Regency: Fri-Sat 11, 12:45, 2:30, 4:15, 6, 7:45, 9:30 Sun 12:45, 2:30, 4:15, 6, 7:45 Mon, Thu 11, 12:45, 2:30, 4:15, 6, 7:45 Tue-Wed 11, 12:45, 2:30, 4:15, 7:45 Rowland: 12:05, 3:35, 7, 10:15 Riddick (R) Larkspur Landing: Fri 5, 7:40, 10:30 Sat-Sun 11:40, 2:20, 5, 7:40, 10:30 Mon-Thu 6:45, 9:25 Northgate: Fri-Tue 10:45, 1:40, 4:35, 7:35, 10:25 Rowland: 11:25, 2:10, 4:55, 7:40, 10:25 Rising from Ashes (Not Rated) Lark: Fri-Sat 6 Sun, Tue-Thu 5 Mon 4:15 Short Term 12 (R) Regency: Fri-Sat 11:35, 2:25, 5, 7:30, 10 Sun-Thu 11:35, 2:25, 5, 7:30 The Spectacular Now (R) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 1:50, 4:40, 7:20, 9:45 Sun-Thu 1:50, 4:40, 7:20 Larkspur Landing: Fri 5:15, 7:35, 10:10 Sat-Sun 12:15, 2:15, 5:15, 7:35, 10:10 Mon-Thu 7:15, 9:40 Marin: Fri-Sat 4:30, 10 Sun-Thu 4:30 Regency: Fri-Sat 11:40, 2:15, 4:55, 7:35, 10:10 Sun-Tue, Thu 11:40, 2:15, 4:55, 7:35 Wed 11:35 * Thanks for Sharing (R) Regency: Fri-Sat 11:05, 1:45, 4:30, 7:15, 10:05 Sun-Thu 11:05, 1:45, 4:30, 7:15 Twenty Feet from Stardom (Not Rated) Rafael: Fri, Mon-Thu 6:30 Sat-Sun 2, 6:30 * Unstoppable (PG-13) Regency: Tue 8 The Way Way Back (R) Marin: Fri 7:30 Sat-Sun 1:30, 7:30 Mon-Thu 7:30 We’re the Millers (R) Rowland: 11:45, 2:25, 5:05, 7:45, 10:20 The World’s End (R) Northgate: Fri-Tue 11:40, 2:15, 5, 7:45, 10:30
Showtimes can change after we go to press. Please call theater to confirm schedules. CinéArts at Marin 101 Caledonia St., Sausalito • 331-0255 | CinéArts at Sequoia 25 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley • 388-4862 | Cinema 41 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera • 924-6505 | Fairfax 9 Broadway, Fairfax • 453-5444 Lark 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur • 924-5111 | Larkspur Landing 500 Larkspur Landing Cir., Larkspur • 461-4849 Northgate 7000 Northgate Dr., San Rafael • 800-326-3264 | Playhouse 40 Main St., Tiburon • 435-1234 Rafael Film Center 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael • 454-1222 | Regency 80 Smith Ranch Rd., Terra Linda • 479-5050 Rowland 44 Rowland Way, Novato • 800-326-3264